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EP03 BXL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,984 mi
Last recorded214,984 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 214,984 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 214,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 200,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 187,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 169,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 147,671 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 147,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 132,098 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,986 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,828 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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EP03 BXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP03 BXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EP03 BXL registered?

EP03 BXL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is EP03 BXL safe to buy?

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